It’s ironic, isn’t it, that the time of year when the earth is giving more than we can possibly enjoy, I can barely find it in my strength to cook. While the charming, straight rows of the market garden bring all manner of produce to the kitchen countertop, it’s often around 4:30 pm that I

You know it’s going to be a delight to make an echinacea tincture that begins with a butterfly photograph, am-I-right? I’m right. Take a deep breath… in and out… another deep breath… there you go. Don’t you feel better? Now stare at the butterfly below, take another breath, and then we’ll move onto this homemade echinacea

Once upon a time, the clouds parted, and Mama was able to open her weary and sleepy eyes. She sipped enough coffee down to make her sane before the herd of children woke up from their slumber and there also happened to be some stale bread in the kitchen. Stars aligned. The Lord showed mercy. And

Back in the day, when Sal was still with us on the farm, we used to put up over 8 gallons of milk a day. That’s a lot of milk. And in wading through all that delicious goodness, we got pretty good at finding creative ways to use it up. Lots of went to homemade

I believe in farm life. And here’s why. My dear, sweet, ever-working husband is putting the finishing touches on our 9 foot farm table. It’s been in the works since early summer and to say I’m excited to see this project coming to a close is an understatement. I’ve always dreamed of a table just

Today is a day that I have been waiting for for a very, very long time. The day when The Elliott Homestead Family Table comes forth to you, my readers! I’ve been tucked away in my closet hiding from my children, I mean working hard, for the last year and a half to bring this cookbook

Food on the homestead tastes like sizzling skewers of homegrown pork kebobs. Add garden fresh veggies and citrus quinoa for a mouthwatering meal any time of the year. Enjoy my recipes? Check out some more tasty down home cookin’: Fresh Lettuce Wraps Homemade Onion Rings Oven-Fried Zucchini with Garlic Aioli Simple Chocolate Mousse

Not a lot of people seem to be enjoying a plate of pasta these days. Unless, of course, you’re in Italy where pasta always has… and will… reign supreme. But here, we’re hesitant of the gluten… of the carbs… … well poo on that. Don’t hate – I have a sister who’s incredibly gluten intolerance. I

Back in the day, I used to do a lot of soaking and home-sprouting of my grains. This ensured that the grains were easily digestible and the nutrients were readily available for absorption and use by my body. Fast forward to three (edit: four!) children and a farm, and I just don’t have as much